Italian Sausage Caprese Skewer

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) package johnsonville® hot italian sausage links
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (24 tomatoes)
• 1 (16 ounce) container marinated fresh mozzarella balls (ciligiene 24 1/2 ounce balls)
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package fresh basil leaves
• 24 small skewers, wooden, or other decorative picks
• extra virgin olive oil
• balsamic syrup, * (can substitute with balsamic vinegar) *balsamic syrup is available in finer grocery stores.
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook the sausage according to the package directions for the grill or in a skillet.
• 2 cut each sausage into 4 to 5 pieces.
• 3 assemble each skewer alternating ingredients: tomato, basil, mozzarella, and sausage.
• 4 arrange skewers on a platter, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup.
• 5 sprinkle with salt and a grinding of fresh black pepper.